5 Vegan aphrodisiac foods

Valentine's Day is on its way and we're busy planning our best romantic vegan meals. Mood foods are at the top of our list. Here are five of our favorite vegan aphrodisiac foods.

Valentine's Day is on its way and we're busy planning our best romantic vegan meals. Mood foods are at the top of our list. Here are five of our favorite vegan aphrodisiac foods.

Valentine's Day is on its way and we're busy planning our best romantic vegan meals. Mood foods are at the top of our list. Here are five of our favorite vegan aphrodisiac foods.

5 Vegan foods that put you in the mood

1. Sesame seeds

For being so tiny, sesame seeds are pumped with the amino acid L-arginine, which can deliciously enhance circulation -- and anything that improves blood flow through the body is a libido booster. Crust tofu with sesame seeds, sprinkle them over salads, or make a sweet tahini sauce to drizzle over a luscious scoop of vegan ice cream.

Without even trying, dark chocolate is a sensual vegan treat that releases a mood-lifting surge of endorphins and other feel-good chemicals. For the ultimate aphrodisiac experience, feed dark chocolate dipped strawberries to each other or make a dark chocolate sauce to moisten slices of vegan chocolate cake.

Chilies contain the heat-producing oil capsaicin, which naturally stimulates circulation and endorphins. Think about it: When you eat hot peppers, you immediately feel a surge of adrenaline and even sweat while your heart rate and breathing rate increase. These lovely physical responses to chilies are similar to those you experience when you're in love.